Can't Wait for Christmas

By Tim BabbComedy Kids & Family Education for Kids

Can't Wait for Christmas episodes

May 25, 2020 CWFC 067 – Nat King Cole: A Christmas Song’s Best Friend
On this episode, we’ll talk about the life and career of the golden voiced Christmas crooner, Nat King Cole. We’ve also got the top 5 inspirational Christmas quotes, we’ll put some Christmas “in your face,” and you’ll help us decide who sang Nat’s legendary holiday hit Christmas Song best.
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00:00 – 02:26 Intro and announcement
01:32 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:31 – 08:45 Five Golden Things (Inspirational Christmas Quotes)
18:43 – 13:42 Feedback from Our Last Show
13:42 – 30:59 Nat King Cole
30:59 – 33:21 Who Sang It Best? (The Christmas Song)
33:21 – 35:22 Wrap Up
35:22 – 34:39 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll and the links)
The Christmas Song – Who Sang it Best
<a href="https://poll.fm/10557145">Take Our Poll</a>
Face Masks From the Can’t Wait For Christmas Store
https://www.zazzle.com/do_not_open_until_christmas_cloth_face_mask-256024087885225530
https://www.zazzle.com/santas_smile_cloth_face_mask-256358173853695887
https://www.zazzle.com/is_it_christmas_yet_cloth_face_mask-256695863338650429
https://www.zazzle.com/laughing_snowman_cloth_face_mask-256763273001163063
https://www.zazzle.com/do_not_open_til_xmas_white_cotton_face_mask-256026294215711935
(More coming soon)
Christmas stamps available to buy now
https://store.usps.com/store/results?Ntt=christmas+stamps
38 min
April 25, 2020 CWFC 066 – A Salute to the US Postal Service
On this episode, not rain nor sleet nor snow shall stop us from talking about the folks who bring a lot of Christmas to our door, the United States Postal Service. Well also countdown 5 Christmas movies currently streaming, show you how to play some Christmas games any day of the year, and it’s the world premiere of part 1 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb for Christmas!”
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00:00 – 01:32 Intro
01:32 – 03:37 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:37 – 10:12 Five Golden Things (Christmas Currently Streaming)
10:12 – 17:53 Salute to the US Postal Service
17:53 – 18:43 Who Sang It Best? (Results)
18:43 – 31:29 A Bomb For Christmas (Act 1)
31:29 – 33:27 Wrap Up
33:27 – 34:39 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
Music for “A Bomb for Christmas”
Deck the Halls A, Chase, & Wish Background by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
Christmas stamps available to buy now
https://store.usps.com/store/results?Ntt=christmas+stamps
USPS How To Back A Box Video
https://youtu.be/b4xGpzn2s5k
A History of Holiday Mail Services
https://uspsblog.com/holiday-mail/
69News WFMZ-TV Report on the Bethlehem, PA Post Office at Christmas
https://youtu.be/A3UCmTr5RBk
Google Santa Tracker
https://santatracker.google.com/
35 min
March 25, 2020 CWFC 65 – A Salute To Those Who Work on Christmas
This episode is all about using Christmas to cope with Covid-19 craziness. We’ll salute the people who have to work on Christmas, list off the top five 20 second Christmas songs that you can wash your hands to, find a source for daily Christmas goodness, and see what others are doing to spread Christmas cheer in these dark times.
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00:00 – 01:41 Intro
01:41 – 02:36 We Need a Little Christmas Now
02:36 – 11:50 Five Golden Things (20 Second Christmas Songs)
11:50 – 14:20 All I want for Christmas is News
14:20 – 22:10 A Salute To People Who Work on Christmas
22:10 – 23:55 Who Sang It Best? (Need a Little Christmas)
23:17 – 25:35 Announcement
25:35 – 27:46 Wrap Up
27:46 – 31:15 Outtakes
Remember, the line for the Christmas Pod Casting Call is, “Welcome to the Christmas Party. So glad you could stop by.” Send at least 5 different readings of the line to Christmas[at]tancast.com.
Note: Any audio sent becomes the property of the podcast and may be used on a future episode.
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
Need a Little Christmas – Who Sang it Best
<a href="https://poll.fm/10525748">Take Our Poll</a>
Christmas Past
https://christmaspast.media/podcast/
CDC Hand Washing Fact Sheet
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/index.html
Article About People Putting Up Christmas Lights While Stuck At Home
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/people-putting-christmas-lights-back-162300253.html
Advice For How To Cope With Working on Christmas
https://www.baltimoreconsultingltd.com/blog/5-ways-to-cope-with-working-on-christmas-day-blog-53511712566
https://www.themuse.com/advice/stuck-at-work-on-the-holidays-your-survival-guide
32 min
February 25, 2020 CWFC 064 – Kwanzaa
On this episode, we’ll actually be learning about Kwanzaa. We’ll also add a little Christmas flair to your lunch, count down the top 5 Christmas songs by boy bands, and we’ll invite you to participate in the Christmas Pod Casting Call!
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00:00 – 01:59 Intro
01:59 – 03:47 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:47 – 11:28 Five Golden Things (Boy Band Christmas Songs)
11:28 – 13:04 Feedback from Our Last Show
13:04 – 15:10 All I want for Christmas is News
15:10 – 22:34 Kwanzaa
22:34 – 23:17 Who Sang It Best? (Results)
23:17 – 25:36 Christmas Pod Casting Call
25:36 – 27:47 Wrap Up
27:47 – 29:43 Outtakes
Remember, the line for the Christmas Pod Casting Call is, “Welcome to the Christmas Party. So glad you could stop by.” Send at least 5 different readings of the line to Christmas[at]tancast.com.
Note: Any audio sent becomes the property of the podcast and may be used on a future episode.
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Sandwiches
https://www.thisgrandmaisfun.com/rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer-sandwiches/
Michael Bublé performs to his biggest primate fans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyLOU554Huw
30 min
January 25, 2020 CWFC 063 – Bethlehem
On this episode, we take a closer look at the town where Jesus was born, Bethlehem. You’ll also hear a few ways to mash some Christmas into your Valentine’s Day celebration, we’ll count down the top 5 Christmas movies Tim somehow DIDN’T watch this year, and the Who Sang It Best segment returns!
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00:00 – 02:42 Intro
02:42 – 05:08 We Need a Little Christmas Now
05:08 – 11:19 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movies I missed in 2019)
11:19 – 13:05 All I want for Christmas is News
13:05 – 18:37 Bethlehem
18:37 – 21:02 Who Sang It Best? (O Little Town Of Bethlehem)
21:02 – 23:27 Wrap Up
23:27 – 25:26 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Who Sang It Best?)
<a href="https://poll.fm/10496018">Take Our Poll</a>
Santa is My Valentine Shirt
https://www.zazzle.com/santa_is_my_valentine_t_shirt-235488289324228905
City of Bethlehem Official Website
http://www.bethlehem-city.org/en
26 min
December 23, 2019 CWFC 062 – Bonus Episode – Best Christmas Songs to Dance To
On this bonus episode, we share the 5 best Christmas songs to Dance to, talk about a way to decorate your space and save the planet at the same time, find a fun Christmas game on Facebook, and the imaginary listeners take over at the end as usual.
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00:00 – 01:27 Intro
01:27 – 03:01 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:01 – 07:42 Five Golden Things (Best Christmas Songs to Dance To)
07:42 – 10:30 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
10:30 – 10:48 Wrap Up (take 1)
10:48 – 14:21 Imaginary Listener Madness
14:21 – 16:39 Wrap Up (take 2)
16:39 – 18:42 Outtakes (featuring Tim’s lovely wife!)
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
Kringle Radio (free for all through Christmas at the My Merry Christmas Home Page)
Tim will be a guest DJ on 12/23 at noon (Disneyland time) and 12/24 at noon (still Disneyland time)
https://mymerrychristmas.com/
Samantha’s Christmas Game on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/xmasmoviecontest
19 min
December 16, 2019 CWFC 061 – The Road to Bing Crosby
On this episode, we finally get around to talking about Mr. White Christmas himself, Bing Crosby! Plus, we’ll tell you the secret to adding a little Disney magic to your celebration this year, we’ll count down the top 5 foods that didn’t make the Christmas Bowl, and speaking of the Christmas Bowl, we’ll also announce the winner so we can see what was voted the ultimate Christmas food!
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00:00 – 01:38 Intro
01:38 – 03:46 Christmas Bowl Winner Announcement
03:46 – 07:29 Five Golden Things (Foods that weren’t in the Christmas Bowl, but probably should have been))
07:29 – 09:18 We Need a Little Christmas Now
09:18 – 12:24 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
12:24 – 28:18 The Road to Bing Crosby
28:18 – 30:52 Wrap Up
30:52 – 33:53 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
Kristen’s Boardtique
(Remember to mention Can’t Wait For Christmas when you order before December 5th)
boardtique.com
“Bing At Christmas” (Bing Crosby with the The London Symphony Orchestra)
https://shop.decca.com/*/*/Bing-At-Christmas-CD/6A6W0000000?utm_campaign=BingCrosbyBingAtChristmas20191014
More info on Bing Crosby
https://youtu.be/BSG_BCXHMSI
https://youtu.be/uF__eYukdoM
https://youtu.be/Mfl0JHE4D_E
34 min
December 07, 2019 CWFC 060 – BONUS – The Glo Friends Save Christmas (Christmas Podcast Network Crossover)
The Final Christmas Bowl Poll
<a href="https://poll.fm/10466889">Take Our Poll</a>
On this episode, it’s a Christmas Podcast Network Crossover as Tim is joined by Brian Earl from Christmas Past, Duane Bailey from Tinsel Tunes, Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House, and Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter to talk about The Glo Friends Save Christmas!
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00:00 – 01:46 Intro
01:46 – 06:24 Meet the Podcasters
06:24 – 49:10 Glo Friends Save Christmas Discussion
49:10 – 52:00 Wrap Up
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
Vintage Disney Christmas Wallet
(that you can WIN if you spread the word about the Christmas Bowl)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/738321748/vintage-disney-christmas-wallet?ref=shop_home_feat_4&frs=1
2020 Twelve Months of Christmas Calendar
(that you can ALSO WIN if you spread the word about the Christmas Bowl)
https://www.zazzle.com/12_months_of_christmas_calendar_2020-158647143548686452
All the Christmas Cards in our Official Store:
(Remember, 20% Zazzle Discount For CWFC Listeners with the code: ChristmasPod)
https://www.zazzle.com/collections/all_christmas_cards-119050933992275132
Tim on Christmas Past
https://christmaspast.media/christmas-past-live-from-the-great-dickens-christmas-fair/
https://christmaspast.media/ber-months-bonus-the-christmas-pickle-with-richard-parks-iii/
Tim on Mousetalgia
http://www.mousetalgia.com/2019/11/18/mousetalgia-episode-578-disney-anthony-daniels/
http://www.mousetalgia.com/2019/11/25/mousetalgia-episode-579-disneyland-holiday-tips-van-eaton-auction/
Tim on Friday Five with Lori and Jane (Episode 16)
http://fridayfivepodcast.com/
1 hr 1 min
November 25, 2019 CWFC 059 – The Christmas Bowl (with the Cast of Mousetalgia)
The Final Christmas Bowl Poll
<a href="https://poll.fm/10466889">Take Our Poll</a>
On this episode, you’re going to decide which food wins the Christmas Bowl and maybe when a cool Prize pack while doing it. Plus we have Tim’s four favorite foodies, Becky, Dave, Kristen, and Jeff from the Mousetalgia podcast here to do some pre game analysis. Also, we’ll tell you about the Christmas hall of fame and why Tim thinks Jim Henson should be in it…AND we’ll tell you how to get the most Christmas out of your Disney+ subscription!
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00:00 – 01:39 Intro
01:39 – 03:13 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:13 – 12:13 Five Golden Things (Reasons Jim Henson Should be in the Christmas Hall of Fame)
12:13 – 14:17 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
14:17 – 16:18 All I Want For Christmas Is News
16:18 – 18:31 Road to the Christmas Bowl Recap
18:31 – 31:00 Christmas Bowl Round Table Discussion with Mousetalgia
31:00 – 35:03 Contest Announcement
35:03 – 36:24 Wrap Up
36:24 – 44:22 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
Vintage Disney Christmas Wallet
(that you can WIN if you spread the word about the Christmas Bowl)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/738321748/vintage-disney-christmas-wallet?ref=shop_home_feat_4&frs=1
2020 Twelve Months of Christmas Calendar
(that you can ALSO WIN if you spread the word about the Christmas Bowl)
https://www.zazzle.com/12_months_of_christmas_calendar_2020-158647143548686452
Kristen’s Boardtique
(Remember to mention Can’t Wait For Christmas when you order before December 5th)
boardtique.com
Tim on Mousetalgia 578 (talking Noelle)
http://www.mousetalgia.com/2019/11/18/mousetalgia-episode-578-disney-anthony-daniels/
Mousetalgia
http://www.mousetalgia.com/
All the Christmas Cards in our Official Store:
(Remember, 20% Zazzle Discount For CWFC Listeners with the code: ChristmasPod)
https://www.zazzle.com/collections/all_christmas_cards-119050933992275132
All the Christmas Films Streaming Now on Disney Plus
https://www.newsweek.com/disney-plus-christmas-films-list-muppet-christmas-carol-nightmare-before-christmas-1472369
Christmas Hall of Fame
https://christmashalloffame.net/
BBC’s Victorian Farm Christmas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00p71fz
https://youtu.be/dFpctGEGSjM
BBC Four Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas
https://youtu.be/Hi9U4q77WQU
USPS Operation Santa®
https://about.usps.com/holidaynews/operation-santa.htm
45 min
November 10, 2019 CWFC 058 – Bonus Episode From The Floor Of Christmas Con 2019
This bonus episode was recorded on the floor at Christmas Con 2019. Tim asks the crowd Five Golden Things!
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00:00 – 02:07 Intro
02:07 – 11:56 Five Golden Things (From Christmas Con 2019)
11:56 – 15:41 Wrap Up!
15:41 – 18:26 Bonus Five Golden Things
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll and links)
Road To the Christmas Bowl
Mashed Potatoes vs Green Bean Casserole
<a href="https://poll.fm/10442146">Take Our Poll</a>
20% Zazzle Discount For CWFC Listeners (code: ChristmasPod)
https://www.zazzle.com/christmaspod
Great Dickens Fair
(Tim will be there with Brian Earl of Christmas Past on Sunday, Nov 24th at 11:30am)
https://dickensfair.com/
19 min